Dr. Gretchen Stuart, division chief for UNC Family Planning, as well as Dr. Amy Bryant, assistant professor at UNC Family Planning, and Dr. Jessica Morse, assistant professor for UNC Family Planning, were co-authors on the study, along with UNC OB-GYN Professor Dr. Joanne Garrett.

“When women get these methods immediately after an abortion, it helps them avoid unintended pregnancies and abortions,” said Dr. Krashin. “There are lots of barriers to women having and using insurance coverage for contraception when they seek abortion care. Addressing these barriers would therefore improve women’s health.”